Every year, tens of thousands of California schoolchildren, mostly 4th graders, visit Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park as part of their studies in California history. They see the site of the 1848 gold discovery that started the 1849 California Gold Rush and learn how it transformed our state and the nation.

Where California gold rush history meets modern-day outdoor adventures from whitewater rafting to picturesque wedding spots. We have everything from whitewater rafting and kayaking to mountain biking, hiking, and nature photography.

The Coloma Lotus Valley has four great riverside campgrounds to choose from. If you are looking to stay close to the state park in the historic town of Coloma, check out The American River Resort or Coloma Resort.

December: Christmas in Coloma, the Historic Holiday House in Coloma, Christmas Bazaar. January: Gold Discovery Day. Holiday shopping, wineries, arts/galleries. Some businesses close during the winter, so be sure and book lodging. Check to …

Open Wednesday-Saturday at 4 pm. Outdoor seating in the spring/summer. Beer and Wine. No reservations needed.

The Coloma section of an 1851 map of the California Gold Region by Charles Clayton Gibbes, from the Library of Congress collection. Click here for access to the full map covering the state of California, with zoom controls.

May 1, 2024 · Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park comes alive on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience what life was like during the California Gold Rush during Living History Day activities.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Park - The Marshall Gold Discovery State Park is located in the city of Coloma, California, where it borders the South Fork of the American River. In 1848, James W. Marshall was building the Sutter Sawmill when he spotted tiny flecks of gold in the tailrace.

Nov 1, 2023 · This 2.5-mile trail connects Henningsen Lotus Park in Lotus, CA with Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. This trail will connect to the Monroe Ridge Trail in the State Park. To learn more about the rich history of the Chinese forty-niners and miners in Coloma.

From ‘funky to formal’ or ‘fabulous to fun’, the Coloma-Lotus Valley is a growing region for corporate businesses, church and academic groups, and families to host their special occasions or gatherings.